Robotics & Automation Engineer

University of Salford; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A university in the UK is seeking a Robotics & Automation Engineer graduate for a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate role. This 36-month project focuses on developing an automated production line at a manufacturing company, aiming to enhance efficiency and safety. Candidates must have a degree in a relevant field and be eager to learn. The role is primarily onsite in Oldham, with travel to the university for meetings.

Qualifications

• Ambitious graduate in Robotics & Automation Engineering or relevant field required.
• Experience or understanding of integrated production processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop an automated production line for postmoulding processes.
• Enhance efficiency and improve worker safety.
• Collaborate with Heyside Plastics and the University of Salford.

Skills

Robotics

Automation

Control systems

Computer vision

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Robotics & Automation Engineer graduate to fast-track their career development as a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate. The successful candidate will undertake a 36-month collaborative project betweenthe Heyside Plasticsand The University of Salford.

The projects aim is to develop an integrated and automated production line that automates postmoulding processes, painting, cooling, stemming, and sorting, at Heyside Plastics, enhancing efficiency, reducing waste, and improving worker safety. The project will apply advanced control systems and computer vision to transform manual operations into a scalable, sustainable, and high-performance manufacturing workflow.

Founded in 2011, Heyside Plastics is a family-run manufacturing business, specialising in recycled PVC products through injection and compression moulding. Its core revenue-generating activities include the manufacture and B2B sale of traffic management items that are made using recycled PVC sourced from electrical and flooring waste, with the company processing hundreds of tonnes per week of landfill-bound material. The business currently recycles a significant portion of the UK's plasticised PVC market.

The position will be based at the company premises in Oldham, (OL2),however the successful candidate should be able to travel to the University of Salford for meetings on a ...